Residential Curtain Wall Windows

A curtain wall is defined as a thin usually aluminum framed wall containing in fills of glass or decorative panels.

Residential curtain wall windows.

Classic or thermally broken aluminum western window systems aluminum series 600 window wall is ideal for residential and commercial projects in moderate climates. An innovative generation of. They are available with multiple glazing options achieving u factors as low as 21. The wind and gravity loads of the curtain wall are transferred to the building structure typically at the floor line.

With structural glazing systems a completely flush fitted façade design is possible. A curtain wall system can be opaque semi translucent or transparent depending on what materials are used. Curtain wall systems are different from storefront windows and window walls. For certain wind load requirements western window systems reinforces the cavity of the mull on its window walls with steel for additional strength and support.

The framing is attached to the building structure and does not carry the floor or roof loads of the building. Acting as a single unit curtain walls are highly resistant to moisture wind heat and earthquakes. With a dp 70 rating viewmax plus is ideal for commercial or residential use. Viewmax plus products include wood curtain wall structural wood window walls and load bearing window walls.

They require little maintenance.